Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # DTL - A Hawaiian Strategy Studio ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dtlstudio.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Think Global, Act Local](https://dtlstudio.com/think-global-act-local) - As a native Hawaiian owned and operated firm, it’s in our DNA to celebrate and elevate our host culture. Same can be said for our kua‘ana firm, WCIT Architecture. Whether demonstrated through design, storytelling or other disciplines, it’s our kuleana to protect the people, practices, language, place names, traditions and cultural values that make Hawai‘i - [#ActionsOfAloha inspired by our aliʻi](https://dtlstudio.com/actions-of-aloha) - We had a feeling 2020 would be an important year, but never in our wildest dreams did we conceive we’d be faced with the challenges and opportunities in front of us today. During this scary time of uncertainty, we’ve been encouraged to dig deeper, think outside of the box, connect while in solitude, and spread - [Look at how far we've come](https://dtlstudio.com/look-at-how-far-weve-come) - This year as we celebrate our 5th anniversary we reflect back on all the things we’ve done. - [Forever Indebted to Her](https://dtlstudio.com/forever-indebted-to-her) - Living Pauahi’s Legacy Today thousands around the world celebrate the birth of aliʻi wahine, Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Pauahi was born to high chief Abner Pākī and high chiefess Laura Kōnia on December 19, 1831 in Honolulu, and was the great-granddaughter of Kamehameha the Great. Through the words of her will and with the help of - [Team DTL’s Top 10 Local Shops](https://dtlstudio.com/team-dtls-top-10-local-shops) - Here at DTL, we are all about supporting local and kānaka businesses year-round, but for this holiday season, we wanted to share with everyone our team’s top choices for makana Kalikimaka. Michelle: Hawaiian Pie Co. It is an absolutely buttery delicious treat to add to a table spread during a season of gathering with family - [Mahalo 2019 DTL Interns!](https://dtlstudio.com/mahalo-2019-dtl-interns) - Every summer, DTL takes on bright new interns who have a desire to connect to DTL’s mission. Whether through Kamehameha Schools’ Kāpili ‘Oihana Internship Program (KOIP) or other outlets, DTL has welcomed college students to learn more about DTL, the projects and clients we support, and hopefully valuable career skills to enrich their personal and - [Nākoa o Mauna Kea](https://dtlstudio.com/nakoa-o-mauna-kea) - Paving A Path For Hawaiʻi’s Future Monday, July 15, 2019 will be a day our people will never forget. It was the day the State announced that construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) would start. A cold morning that began with raw images of our people being chained to the cattleguard and kūpuna sitting - [Turtle Bay Community Gardens](https://dtlstudio.com/turtle-bay-community-gardens) - Turtle Bay Resort and Pono Pacific Land Management have teamed up to create a sensational and luxious garden in efforts of broadening community awareness for locally-produced agriculture in the North Shore of Oʻahu. With the use of private lands, the project will comprise of thirty well-nuorished plots located on the mauka side of the Turtle - [Holokū: A Timeless Dress](https://dtlstudio.com/holoku) - Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu celebrates their 100th year anniversary with the Centennial Holokū Ball at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel On Sunday, June 9th, 2019, the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu celebrated their 100th year anniversary of its founding by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, as they hosted their Centennial Holokū Ball at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel. - [Help Pave the Path for O‘ahu's Transportation Future](https://dtlstudio.com/ompo) - Your Help is Needed Our lives are touched by transportation every day. Whether you rely on driving, walking, bicycling, riding the bus, or carpooling, transportation systems are vital to well-being. And with new options such as Uber, Lyft, bike and car share, and the development of autonomous vehicles and Rail – our state is starting to - [Hau‘oli Lā Lei](https://dtlstudio.com/may-day) - May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i May 1st is celebrated around the world as a workers’ holiday. In England and parts of Europe, the first of May is a festival of spring. In Hawai’i, May Day originated from writer/poet Don Blanding who suggested that a holiday be created around the Hawaiian custom of making - [Wong’s Way to Mayfield](https://dtlstudio.com/wongs-way-to-mayfield) - Above: The Mayfield Barn House – the Wong’s residence for the month. It has been only a few days having stepped off the plane in Birmingham and already I can see the benefits of travel weaving its way through our family. I have to admit, itʻs a little weird and somewhat quicker than I expected. - [Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea Throughout Time](https://dtlstudio.com/la-hoihoi-ea-throughout-time) - Yesterday (history) Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea, the day sovereignty was restored, is a national holiday for the Kingdom of Hawai’i. The events that led to this important day started in 1840 with a land dispute between Mr. Richard Charlton, Hawaii’s first British ambassador. Charlton claimed land which included Wailele, where he resided, and Pulaholaho, each located - [Mālama Honua](https://dtlstudio.com/malama-honua) - With a passion for connecting community and culture, we decided to launch a blog to do exactly that! At DTL, we’d like to think of ourselves as being creative, collaborative, innovative, adaptable, and above all else, rooted. Rooted in Hawai‘i, with our community and with our personal and professional ‘ohana – by far one of ## Pages - [Home](https://dtlstudio.com/) - He Papahana Kālailai Hawai’i ‘o DTL A WHAT? + Think Global, Act Local May 14, 2021May 14, 2021, Journeys As a native Hawaiian owned and operated firm, it’s in our DNA to celebrate and elevate our host culture.... 2 likes Read more + Look at how far we’ve come September 23, 2020September 23, 2020, Genealogy - [English](https://dtlstudio.com/english) - DTL is a Hawaiian Strategy Studio A WHAT? + Think Global, Act Local May 14, 2021May 14, 2021, Journeys As a native Hawaiian owned and operated firm, it’s in our DNA to celebrate and elevate our host culture.... 2 likes Read more + Look at how far we’ve come September 23, 2020September 23, 2020, Genealogy - [DTL Foundation](https://dtlstudio.com/dtl-foundation) - Mission The DTL Foundation uplifts communities by keeping Hawaiian culture at the core of everything we do. We support organizations that share our values by providing strategic guidance and resources to help them grow through culturally grounded initiatives. Vision Through our support, we empower businesses, nonprofits, and community groups to strengthen their missions while ensuring - [blog](https://dtlstudio.com/blog-english) - With a passion for connecting community and culture, we decided to launch a blog to do exactly that! At DTL, we’d like to think of ourselves as being creative, collaborative, innovative, adaptable, and above all else, rooted. Rooted in Hawai‘i, with our community and with our personal and professional ‘ohana – by far one of - [newsletters](https://dtlstudio.com/newsletters-english) - DTL emails weekly newsletters that connect community and culture. Our newsletters highlight the work we do, the fun opportunities our work presents, and the interesting things we learn along the way. - [newsletters](https://dtlstudio.com/newsletters) - DTL emails weekly newsletters that connect community and culture. Our newsletters highlight the work we do, the fun opportunities our work presents, and the interesting things we learn along the way. - [blog](https://dtlstudio.com/blog) - With a passion for connecting community and culture, we decided to launch a blog to do exactly that! At DTL, we’d like to think of ourselves as being creative, collaborative, innovative, adaptable, and above all else, rooted. Rooted in Hawai‘i, with our community and with our personal and professional ‘ohana – by far one of ## Clients - [Capitol Modern](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/capitol-modern) - [Chick-Fil-A](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/chick-fil-a) - [Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/council-for-native-hawaiian-advancement) - [Foundation for Global Sports Development/Sidewinder Films](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/foundation-for-global-sports-development-sidewinder-films) - [Hawaiian Community Assets](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hawaiian-community-assets) - [Hawaii United Okinawa Association](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hawaii-united-okinawa-association) - [Hawaiʻi Community Foundation](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hawaiʻi-community-foundation) - [Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hawaiʻi-tourism-authority) - [Hawai‘i Visitors & Convention Bureau](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hawaii-visitors-convention-bureau) - [INPEACE](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/inpeace) - [Nami Kaze](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/nami-kaze) - [ʻŌuli Farms](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ʻouli-farms) - [Outrigger Waikīkī](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/outrigger-waikiki) - [Palama Settlement](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/palama-settlement) - [Chihuly](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/chihuly) - [Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/mayors-office-of-culture-and-the-arts) - [Dawson](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/dawson) - [Nā Kama Kai](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/na-kama-kai) - [aina](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/pbr) - [Kumau](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/kumau) - [Okinawa](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/okinawa) - [DKII](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/dkii) - [EK Foundation](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ek-foundation) - [GF](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/gf) - [Hui](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hui) - [INP](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/inp) - [Iolani Classic](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/iolani-classic) - [KK Celebration](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/kk-celebration) - [Kumano](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/kumano) - [Lahoihoi](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/lahoihoi) - [Lunalilo](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/lunalilo) - [Malama Kipuka](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/malama-kipuka) - [ManaUP](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/manaup) - [NKK](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/nkk) - [RH](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/rh) - [WCIT Foundation](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/wcit-foundation) - [Chartwells](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/chartwells) - [EP](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ep) - [HART](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hart) - [Lendlease](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/lendlease) - [OMPO](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ompo) - [TS Restaurants](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ts-restaurants) - [Alohilani](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/alohilani) - [Brookfield](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/brookfield) - [ab](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ab) - [Actions of Aloha](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/actions-of-aloha) - [Turtle Bay](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/turtle-bay) - [taubman](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/taubman) - [cch](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/cch) - [mbc](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/mbc) - [cc](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/cch-2) - [mmc](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/mmc) - [alakai](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/alakai) - [ffb](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ffb) - [wcit](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/wcit) - [hh](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hh) - [ks](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ks) - [oha](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/oha) - [dh](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/dh) - [rhc](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/rhc) - [ehs](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ehs) - [hcoc](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/hcoc) - [yb](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/yb) - [sg](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/sg) - [ike](https://dtlstudio.com/clients/ike) ## Portfolio - [Young Brothers](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/young-brothers) - To celebrate the 115th anniversary of Young Brothers, DTL created an anniversary logo for print and digital marketing as well as environmental signage. The logo pays homage to Young Brothers’ long history – its very first tug named ‘Billy’, it’s six owners over the last century and continuing promise to serve Hawai’i with integrity. Upon - [Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/maui-brewing-co-waikiki) - Maui Brewing Co. is currently planning to open their first restaurant and bar outside of Maui island. Slated to open in early 2017 in the heart of Waikiki, it will be MBC’s largest facility to date. DTL is currently developing various environmental graphics for the interior space as well as a signage and wayfinding system. - [KouLab x Hālau ‘Inānā](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/koulab-x-halau-inana) - Kamehameha Schools developed Hālau Pā as a space to connect, engage and facilitate successful student transitions from high school to college and onto careers. It is the piko where Native Hawaiian learners meet for inspiration or to potentially inspire others and a place that fosters creative thinking, knowledge sharing, incubating new innovations that may impact - [Turtle Bay Master Plan](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/turtle-bay-master-plan) - Located on O‘ahu’s fabled north shore, Turtle Bay Resort is looking to revamp some of its undeveloped lands to complement its exisitng hotel and resort amenities. In conjuction with WCIT Architecture’s master planning efforts for the over 90 acres of hotel units, timeshares, and private residential lots; DTL provided in-depth cultural research for the use - [Kaka‘ako Makai Master Plan](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/kakaako-makai-master-plan) - DTL is part of a team that includes WCIT Architecture, Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation and PBR Hawaii and is tasked with the master planning of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ (OHA) Kaka‘ako Makai properties. OHA’s Kaka‘ako Makai properties include nine parcels (30 ac.). As part of the master planning process a statewide community outreach effort is - [Kapālama Canal Revitilization](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/kapalama-canal-revitilization) - Building on previous neighborhood planning efforts that are aimed at improving neighborhood infrastructure, addressing multi-modal connectivity, and beautifying Kapālama Canal as opportunities to support district improvements, the City has created and funded several projects including the Kapālama Canal Catalytic Project as key initiatives. DTL is a member of the planning team leading the community enagement - [Kūkaniloko Master Plan](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/kukaniloko-master-plan) - Centrally located in Wahiawā, our kūpuna regarded Kūkaniloko as O‘ahu’s geographic and spiritual piko. It is rightly viewed as one of the most sacred places in Hawai‘i. Generations of ali‘i were born upon the site’s birthstones and consecrated in the presence of the highest-ranking ali‘i. It is a place steeped in their mana. The Office - [Kūpopolo Heiau Restoration Master Plan](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/kupopolo-heiau-restoration-master-plan) - Kūpopolo Heiau is located in the ahupua‘a of Kawailoa in the moku of Waialua, O‘ahu and is purportedly to have been commissioned by King Kahahana of the O‘ahu Kingdom, a contemporary of Pai‘ea Kamehameha. It is generally believed that the heiau is generally believed to be a luakini (sacrificial heiau). DTL is tasked to evaluate - [Kewalo Harbor Master Plan](https://dtlstudio.com/portfolio/kewalo-is-kewalo-harbor-master-plan) - As part of its Ward Village Master Plan, Howard Hughes held two community meetings to discuss the planning for Kewalo Harbor. Roughly 100 community stakeholders and officials including the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Harbor tenants and fishermen, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Kamehameha Schools, environmentalists, Friends of Kewalos, surfers, University of Hawai‘i and others attended ## Categories - [Stories](https://dtlstudio.com/category/stories) - [Genealogy](https://dtlstudio.com/category/genealogy) - [Journeys](https://dtlstudio.com/category/journeys) - [Values](https://dtlstudio.com/category/values) ## Client Tags - [client](https://dtlstudio.com/clients-tag/client) - [partner](https://dtlstudio.com/clients-tag/partner) - [kokua](https://dtlstudio.com/clients-tag/kokua)